The Willis Street branch of New Zealand's outdoor clothing and gear chain, in the State Insurance Building in central Wellington. It sells outdoor clothing, footwear, accessories and camping gear for men, women and kids, so a city shopper can buy a coat for the commute and a tent for the weekend in one visit.
The shop's range runs from puffer jackets, rain jackets and merino tops to hiking boots, trail shoes, sun hats and beanies. Tents, sleeping bags, camp cooking gear and multi-day packs sit alongside them, and there are child carriers and water bottles for families. The website lists the brands Sea to Summit, Jetboil, Camelbak and Grangers, and it sells DOC tickets as well.
The branch carries the chain's New Season collections, the XT Series hiking range and the New Zealand Team collection. The website also has advice pages on choosing a tent or a sleeping bag and on cleaning and storing a tent, which suit a first-time camper.
The store is at 1 Willis Street, Wellington Central. Our pick in the Wellington CBD for a camper who needs gear for the weekend and a warm jacket for the walk to work.